Job Description

The Canberra Maxillofacial Centre - Phillip ACT

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This is a permanent part-time position for one day per week with a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Canberra. You will work closely with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and clinical team, assisting with a range of oral surgical and dental implant procedures performed within the practice.

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Key responsibilities

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Assisting the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon during surgical procedures

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Assisting with dental implant surgery and related procedures

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Preparing patients for oral surgical procedures

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Setting up surgical rooms, instruments and equipment

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Maintaining sterile fields and assisting with sterile surgical technique

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Chairside assisting during procedures performed under local anaesthesia

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Supporting and reassuring patients before, during and after surgery

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Providing postoperative instructions under the direction of the surgeon

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Conducting postoperative telephone follow-up calls with patients

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Cleaning, sterilising and preparing surgical instruments

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About you

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Has experience as a Dental Assistant





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Has familiarity with dental implants, implant components and implant surgical workflows

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Is confident working in a clinical or surgical environment

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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Is comfortable speaking with patients by telephone following surgery

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Is calm and organised during surgical procedures

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Has a strong understanding of infection control and sterilisation

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Is compassionate and reassuring with anxious patients

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Is reliable, punctual and attentive to detail

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Works well within a small, close-knit team

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Regular and predictable hours

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Opportunity to work directly with a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Exposure to a broad range of oral surgical and implant procedures

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Training in specialist surgical assisting

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A skilled and supportive practice environment

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Interesting and varied clinical work

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Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

📌 Dental Surgical Asssitant (Canberra)
🏢 The Canberra Maxillofacial Centre
📍 Canberra